From pick 13 to $114 million: the rise of the NFL’s top-paid offensive lineman
The Chargers’ left tackle has signed a record-breaking extension with $92m guaranteed.
The Los Angeles Chargers have reached an agreement with left tackle Rashawn Slater on a four-year contract extension worth $114 million, of which $92 million is guaranteed.
The deal makes him the highest-paid offensive lineman in the entire NFL, with an average annual salary of $28.5 million – edging out Tampa Bay Buccaneers tackle Tristan Wirfs, who earns $28.1 million per season.
Since entering the league in the 2021 Draft as the 13th overall pick, the 26-year-old has become a cornerstone of the Chargers’ offensive line. He earned All-Pro honors in his rookie season and has been a consistent presence ever since.
How Slater compares to the highest-paid?
Here’s how the league’s top-paid offensive linemen stack up by average annual salary:
Rashawn Slater, Los Angeles Chargers – $28.5 million
Tristan Wirfs, Tampa Bay Buccaneers – $28.12 million
Penei Sewell, Detroit Lions – $28 million
Trent Williams, San Francisco 49ers – $27.55 million
Christian Darrisaw, Minnesota Vikings – $26 million
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